Event Details

(1 hour, 30 min.) (Min. 4/ Max 8)

This studio class is a place for students to use the artistic process as a means to make choices to express who they are as individuals.

Students are introduced to modern and contemporary artists using a wide variety of media and techniques including: paint, specialty pencils, pastels, charcoal, blending tools, clay, wood, plaster, wire, fabric, stop-motion animation and more. Students also learn techniques to recreate what they see through live model drawing (clothed) and still life. There will be a focus on portfolio building for older students. Please visit the Art Adventures page for more information.

Myriad museums and galleries of NYC provide us with ample ideas from which to create, keeping our curriculum current with the art world of today. Students take 2 trips to U.E.S. galleries and Museums during the semester to be inspired in their own processes. Visiting contemporary artists also share their techniques in this class. Sketchbooks are kept in class to reinforce topics and to record development throughout the year.

About Claire

Claire is a professional artist and muralist as well as a dynamic art and music teacher. She leads art tours and teacher training throughout the city and is a consultant for large scale children’s events. Her background in theatrical set painting also allows for vast material use in class.Claire's excellent reputation is based on her enthusiasm and a genuine respect for each child's individual needs. She engages children of all ages to excel in confidence, art skills and social development in a fun, nurturing and inclusive environment.Her arts-based program has been shared with many schools throughout the Manhattan area, including theSunshine Kids Club, the United Nations School, and the 92nd street Y. She has provided art consultation for the Children's Museum, NYC-Parents in Action and the American Friends of the Tel Aviv Museum of Art for hundreds of children at Family Art Day.Teamed with creative professionals, she invites you to join her in this year's Art, Museum, Music and Party Adventures!